Graduate Resident Director (GRD)

Northampton Community College; Town of Bethlehem (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished housing

Meal plan

Job summary

Northampton Community College is hiring a Graduate Resident Director for a part‑time, 10-month live-in position within the Office of Housing & Residence Life. This role involves assisting full-time Resident Directors in daily operations, engaging with students, organizing events, and managing community development.

The position offers furnished housing and a meal plan, emphasizing diversity within the college community and requires a strong commitment to support student engagement efforts.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to diversity within the college community.
• Experience in community development and student engagement.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations of the residential community.
• Plan and execute events to engage and develop students.
• Respond to policy violations and document incidents.

Skills

Student engagement

Crisis management

Event planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Graduate Resident Director (GRD)

NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.

The Graduate Resident Director will assist full-time Resident Directors with daily operations of the residential community. The role focuses on the development of Living/Learning Communities and student engagement efforts, including oversight of the Residence Hall Programming Board, data collection, assessments, and building a living environment that fosters student development.

This part‑time position is a 10‑month, live‑in role within the Office of Housing & Residence Life, including evening and weekend on‑call support. It is contracted for one academic year and is renewable based on performance. The position includes furnished housing and a meal plan. Filling of the position is contingent upon funding.

Community Development & Engagement

• Get to know residents on campus and be available to them in your office, virtually, and at programs.
• Respond to students in a timely manner, especially those in distress.
• Demonstrate respect for residents with different lifestyles and opinions.
• Become familiar with campus resources to appropriately guide students.
• Survey residents and gather feedback to improve the housing program.
• Plan and execute events to engage student development and enhance the Residential Curriculum and Living/Learning Communities.

Student Staff

• Assist with weekly, bi‑weekly, and monthly staff meetings, including agenda preparation and running meetings.
• Provide feedback and guidance to CAs/RAs and assist with their evaluations.
• Assist with recruitment of CAs/RAs and the selection process.
• Oversee CAs/RAs programming each semester to ensure goals are met and programs run properly.
• Ensure programs are spaced correctly and do not conflict with campus events.

Policy & Student Discipline

• Maintain knowledge of the Residence Life Handbook, housing contract, and other important documents.
• Respond to policy violations and document as needed.
• Serve as a hearing officer for lower/medium‑level student conduct cases as required.

On‑Call Duty

• Participate in the emergency on‑call rotation for RA support.
• Remain on campus (or within five minutes) when on‑call.
• Document incidents, submit incident reports, and act as a mandated reporter as required by law.
• Utilize master keys, student rooms, etc., in accordance with procedures.
• Contact Public Safety, 911, and Admin On‑Call as needed.

Housing Operations

• Assist Resident Directors with check‑ins, check‑outs, student moves, and roommate mediations.
• Notify Maintenance and Housekeeping of issues and ensure follow‑up.
• Oversee Operations of the Front Desk in the Residence Hall Commons.

Professional Development

• Participate in Student Staff and Professional Staff trainings in August and January.
• Attend bi‑weekly professional staff meetings and one‑on‑one meetings.
• Take advantage of additional professional development opportunities as offered.